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Man sets wife ablaze for second marriage

Jhang: A man set his wife ablaze over a dispute related to his second marriage near Marzipura in Jhang, police sources said today.

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Man sets wife ablaze for second marriage
Man sets wife ablaze for second marriage

Though the incident took place in the Marzipura area, the woman, who suffered 20 per cent burn injuries, lodged a police complaint after officials met her at the Hospital.

In her statement, the victim told the police that her husband had set her on fire after thrashing her.

The accused poured kerosene on his wife and set her on fire after a fight between the two, said police.

Police official added that problems were brewing between them over the man's alleged affair with another woman.

Police said the victim identified as Saba kiran was in love with the accused Majid and they tied the knot three years ago.

 

"The woman had an argument with her husband over his extramarital affair. In a fit of rage, the accused thrashed his wife, poured kerosene on her and set her ablaze," the official said.

However, police has registered a case and an investigation is underway.

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